>> Archive for 'August, 2009'
Aug19
by Asya in Cultural, Haiti, History, Monuments, North America, Parks, Sightseeings, UNESCO, Walking

This National History Complex including The Citadel Laferrire, The Palace of Sans-Souci and the buildings of Ramiers is the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere. These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence and became a free republic. The monuments serve as universal symbols of liberty, being the first monuments to be constructed by black slaves who had gained their freedom.
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Aug19
by iv in Barbados, Fitness&Gym, Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Oceania, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Surfing, Swimming

Somerset on Grace Bayis situated directly on Grace Bay Beach approximately 5 miles from Providenciales Airport. This Resort includes an infinity swimming pool with underwater audio, a current lap pool and a fitness center with steam room.
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Aug19
by misha in Adventure, Chillin, Cultural, Hiking, Mexico, North America, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Spa, Surfing, Swimming, Travel Stories

Tulum is located on the southern edge of Mexico’s Riviera Maya. The place is unique, a strip of beach and jungle peppered with stylish haute-bohemian huts and ancient ruins overlooking the Caribbean. The may site in Tulum may have been also known by the name Zama, meaning city of Dawn.
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Aug19
by Asya in Arts, Chillin, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Museums, Parks, Switzerland, UNESCO, Urban Tourism, Walking

Bern is one of the most charming Swiss’s cities and one of the oldest on the continent, dating back to the twelfth century. The capital city of Switzerland is one the most impressive examples of medieval town architecture in Europe. It offers to its visitors an incredible variety of cultural amenities – sandstone buildings, impressive historical towers, various museums and magnificent street fountains. Since 1983 its perfectly preserved medieval street plan has been recognized as a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site.
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Aug18
by iv in Europe, Events, Photos, Relaxing, Spain, Walking

Space is a nightclub on Ibiza, Spain. Space is located in Playa d’en Bossa on the outskirts of the town, close by the airport. It’s got an unbelievable atmosphere!
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Aug18
by iv in Costa Rica, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Swimming, Walking

Located in the Tilaran Mountain Range at 4,600 ft. above sea level, the Monteverde Lodge is surrounded by a paradise of flora and fauna.
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Aug18
by misha in Adventure, Climbing, Cruise, Europe, Hiking, Norway, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Walking

Fjords are found only in high latitudes, in the mountainous western coast of Norway, where glaciers are fed or are fed by heavy snowfalls, down to the sea in ancient river valleys or along faults. For the rock glacier followed by sinking land and rising sea levels, leading to flooding of the valleys. In some cases, deepening valleys and glaciers lasted below sea level. Some fjords coasts are densely dismembered to narrow and deep cross straits, which are very convenient inland waterways communications.
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Aug17
by iv in Australia, Climbing, Extreme, Parks, Relaxing, Swimming, Travel gear, Walking

Jim Jim Falls is in the heart of the Australia‘s Northern Territory’s Kakadu National Park. Situated about 240km east-southeast of Darwin.
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Aug15
by iv in Europe, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Relaxing, Shopping, Skiing, Spa, Swimming, Switzerland, Walking

Carlton Hotel St. Moritz is positioned in St. Moritz which is a famous ski resort in the world. It is nestled 6,000 ft up in the Swiss Alps. After a major renovation program, the Carlton Hotel re-opened in new splendour in December 2007. The hotel, although very newly renovated is just outside the centre of town.
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Aug14
by iv in Fitness&Gym, Oceania, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Romantic, Shopping, Spa, Swimming, Walking

This 5-star hotel is located a short drive from Ubud, Bali’scultural center. The Estate is a 15-minute drive from Ubud, and a one-hour drive from Denpasar, Bali’s international airport. It provides private suites and villas and the pampering spa, COMO Shambhala Retreat.
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